I think the Senate has not been functioning properly because we have been air dropping things in.

I think it is appropriate.

I appreciate the attempt of the Senator from New Jersey to solve this problem.

the private sector is on strike, and for good reason.

But if key decisions are being made right now because we are not a party to the treaty that affect our sovereignty, how can you say that the treaty does not affect our sovereignty?

I hope that the responses will be deep and not rhetorical.

I do want to say to you, Mr. Donohue, who I know well and certainly have worked closely with, your comment regarding the veto on the climate issue is categorically incorrect.

But you are saying the Senate has the ability to put stipulations upon our entrance?

if those funding requirements are not met, it is incumbent upon the administration to come forth with a report showing how that affects the overall process.

It seems to me that I have heard that throughout the testimony here today.

I begin in a neutral place. I, too, want to make my decision on this treaty based on facts and not myths.

I find it hard to believe we could not reach a bilateral agreement with Canada. It sounds a little far-fetched.